4. Paul McCartney Became The First Big-Name Artist To Join Starbucks' Music Label "Hear Music" In 2007
Starbucks bought music label Hear Music in 1999 and, three years later, the company produced an opera album, featuring artists including Luciano Pavarotti. However, it was in 2007 that Hear Music made its first big coup - by tempting Paul McCartney to sign for their label and then selling his solo album in their outlets. Other artists who have been signed up by Hear Music include Carly Simon, Elvis Costello and John Mellencamp.
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